An Older Adult Client Is Undergoing Palliative Surgery for Colon

An older adult client is undergoing palliative surgery for colon cancer metastasis.The nurse explains to the family that this intervention is intended to:

A) prolong the client's life by several months.
B) improve the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
C) relieve the pain associated with spread of the tumor.
D) prevent further tumor growth.

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